Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:First Trust Launches the First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETFJanuary 19, 2026-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that it has launched units of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund" and "RCTR"). Units of the Fund will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The ticker symbol for the units is RCTR. The First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund") seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an index of companies that are exposed to nuclear power, net of expenses, initially the Bloomberg Nuclear Power Index. The Fund will provide exposure to the Index by holding securities of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF, a U.S.-listed index ETF managed by an affiliate of First Trust Canada. The Index measures the performance of companies based on their expected revenue exposure to nuclear-related activities, as well as operational and financial factors including a company's ability to scale production, capital allocation trends, customer relationships, and access to capital. Companies must also belong to one or more of the following exposure categories within the Nuclear Power Ecosystem, as determined by Bloomberg Intelligence ("BI"): Power Generation, Uranium and Equipment & Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). Source: FT Portfolios Canada |
CoinShares 2026 Outlook: Digital Assets Move From Disruption to Integration
December 8, 2025-Flagship Research report charts the rise of 'hybrid finance' as blockchain merges with traditional financial infrastructure
When Bitcoin launched in 2009, it promised to bypass banks, governments and intermediaries. Fifteen years later, something unexpected has happened: the world's largest asset manager is issuing tokenised funds on public blockchains, J.P. Morgan is launching tokenised deposits on Ethereum, and the US government holds Bitcoin in a strategic reserve.
Canada: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
December 5, 2025-Canada's economy has held up better than expected despite a significant external trade shock. U.S. tariff increases-and Canada's more limited and now largely withdrawn retaliatory measures-have disrupted tightly integrated North American supply chains, raised input costs, and hit trade-exposed sectors hardest. The impact has been mitigated by continued CUSMA exemptions and firms' early adjustments, but output, employment, and investment have still weakened.
Vanguard Launches Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP)
December 4, 2025-Vanguard today announced the launch of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP), a new fixed income offering designed to deliver broad, diversified exposure to the U.S. taxable bond market. The ETF is managed by the Vanguard Fixed Income Group, a global leader in bond indexing.
Roundhill Investments Launches UNH WeeklyPayTM ETF (Ticker: UNHW)
December 3, 2025-UNHW launch expands the WeeklyPayTM Single-Stock Suite to 20 ETFs
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative ETFs, today announced the launch of the Roundhill UNH WeeklyPayTM ETF (UNHW), which begins trading on Cboe BZX today.
Neuberger Announces Changes to Certain Funds' Names
December 3, 2025-Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC has announced a change to each fund's name as reflected, and as of the effective date noted. The change is part of a simplification of the names of the funds for marketing purposes.
Tradr Launches SMQ, the First Monthly Reset Inverse ETF Tracking Invesco QQQ(R)
December 1, 2025-SMQ seeks -100% of the calendar month performance of Invesco QQQ(R), complementing Tradr's 2X long monthly reset ETF, MQQQ
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today announced the launch of the Tradr 1X Short Innovation 100 Monthly ETF (Cboe: SMQ). The fund seeks investment results that correspond to the inverse (-100%) of the calendar month performance of the Invesco QQQ(R) (the "Innovation 100").
ETFGI reports that assets in the Canadian ETF industry reached a record US$545.09 billion at the end of October
November 18, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry in Canada reached a new record of US$545.09 billion at the end of October.
Thrivent Expands ETF Product Suite with Mid Cap Value and Small Cap Value Fund Conversions
November 17, 2025-The new ETFs complement Thrivent's strong investment solutions and deliver value to clients.
Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company that helps build, grow and protect financial well-being, today announced the conversion of Thrivent Mid Cap Value Fund and Thrivent Core Small Cap Value Fund into exchange-traded funds (ETFs)-demonstrating the company's commitment to delivering competitive, client-focused investment solutions.
SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2026 Priorities
November 17, 2025-The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations today released its 2026 examination priorities. The Division publishes its annual examination priorities to provide transparency to registrants and investors about the topics that the Division plans to focus on in the new fiscal year and to encourage firms to direct their compliance efforts on areas of potentially heightened risk.
ETFGI reports that assets in the U.S. ETF industry reached a record high of US$13.08 trillion at the end of October
November 14, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm known for its expertise in subscription research, consulting, events, and ETF TV on global ETF trends, announced today that assets in the U.S. ETF industry reached a record US$13.08 trillion at the end of October.
